The Government of India has approved the Scheme to Promote Manufacturing of Sintered Rare Earth Permanent Magnets (REPM) with a total financial outlay of ₹7,280 crore , marking a major step towards strengthening India’s self-reliance in critical materials required for advanced and strategic industries. The scheme aims to establish India’s first fully integrated domestic manufacturing ecosystem for high-value rare-earth permanent magnets , covering the entire value chain from

2025 MGNREGA Reforms Explained: New Amendments Mandate Higher Water-Related Spending in Groundwater-Stressed Rural Blocks. The Central Government has amended Schedule-I of the MGNREGA Act to prioritise water conservation and groundwater-related works in rural areas. The amendment mandates higher spending on water-related assets in blocks suffering from groundwater stress. What Are the Core Objectives of MGNREGA? MGNREGA was designed as a rights-based employment guarantee sc

The new Export Promotion Mission consolidates IES and MAI schemes, launches a unified digital platform under DGFT, strengthens trade finance and compliance support for MSMEs, and extends priority assistance to sectors impacted by global tariff escalations for FY 2025–26 to 2030–31. In a major decision with direct implications for India’s export resilience, the Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Export Promotion Mission (EPM) for a six-yea

Why India Launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission) , Key Features, Data Trends, Challenges, Government Initiatives, and NITI Aayog Recommendations. Why Was the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses Launched? The Prime Minister of India launched the Mission for Aatmanirbharta in Pulses (Dalhan Aatmanirbharta Mission) to reduce import dependence and boost domestic production. The mission aims to achieve self-sufficiency in pulses by Dece

Empowering Street Vendors through Financial Inclusion, Digital Access, and Sustainable Livelihoods. The Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) on June 1, 2020 , as a Central Sector Scheme (i.e., fully funded by the Central Government). Its primary aim was to provide affordable working capital loans to street vendors — individuals engaged in vending articles, goods, food items